Jay-Z's Roc Nation is launching a $300 million educational campaign in Philadelphia aimed at helping K-12 students from low-income households secure scholarships to attend private schools. The initiative will involve events to raise awareness about the available scholarships in Pennsylvania. However, the campaign has faced criticism from some who argue that the funds should instead be directed towards improving public schools. Critics, including local council members, have voiced concerns that this move could undermine public education.
Jay-Z’s Roc Nation garnered headlines for a new educational campaign in Philadelphia — but critics say it’s just another attempt to gut public education https://t.co/aaXiBMu6f0
It doesn’t matter how many rappers endorse the idea, spending $300 million on school vouchers while our public schools crumble is shameful! We went to Harrisburg today to tell Republican lawmakers that it’s time to pay up — give us the public school funding we are owed! https://t.co/4XCVo3EwhE
Low-income households in Philadelphia are at the forefront of a new educational campaign being spearheaded by Jay-Z's entertainment company, Roc Nation. https://t.co/7IGwUoiY3o
JAY-Z's Roc Nation to Spearhead $300 Million Educational Campaign for Underprivileged Philadelphia Youth https://t.co/Zi1TPIIRAL
Jay-Z's Roc Nation will spearhead an educational campaign in Philadelphia that helps students K-12 from low-income households secure about $300 million in scholarships to attend the city's private schools. Events will be held by Roc Nation to bring awareness to Pennsylvania… https://t.co/yRmaaUC3jo